FIRTHOUS -

Experience

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  China Geo-Engineering Corporation

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

  Quantity Surveyor

  • Conducted cost estimation, quantity take-offs, and budget management.• Managed valuations, variations, and claims, ensuring compliance with project specifications.• Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers for procurement and maintained accurate project documentation.• Project Handled: Greater Batticaloa Water Supply Project

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  Qatar Building Company

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  Quantity Surveyor

  • Managed procurement planning and tendering processes, ensuring that project requirements and budget constraints were met.• Conducted quantity take-offs and prepared BOQs for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring precision in cost estimation and financial planning.• Coordinated joint measurements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of work completed.• Prepared work statements and payment applications, followed up on payments, resolving discrepancies or delays to ensure uninterrupted project cash flow.• Developed estimations for additional works and managed negotiations for variations, ensuring proper documentation and approvals for changes.• Managed contractual notifications and claims, preparing and submitting claims for additional costs or time extensions in line with contract provisions.• Provided regular financial progress updates to stakeholders, delivering detailed insights into project financials and identifying potential risks.• Conducted financial monitoring through CVR and CTC analysis to ensure project financials remained on track.• Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services.• Assessed payment applications from suppliers and subcontractors, verifying quantities, work completed, and ensuring accuracy before submission for approval.• Proficient in using Candy CCS software for project cost management, scheduling, and progress tracking.Successfully completed 2 major projects 1- Lusail Sewage Project (Micro-tunneling) – (Ashgal) consisting micro-tunneling with 2m dia RC sleeve with twin 400mm dia DI water line and 700mm dia GRP sewage line installation.2- Al-Wukair RPS and Associated Pipelines – (KAHRAMAA) Show less

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  National Water Supply and Drainage Board

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2025

  • Managed multiple contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects, with a focus on project finance cost control, financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to appropriate contract terms.• Oversaw the assessment and management of contract variations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of changes while advising stakeholders on their financial impact.• Developed cost forecasts and monitored cash flow to align with client objectives, optimizing project budgets and financial performance.• Collaborated closely with project teams to implement effective cost control measures, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely resolution of any financial discrepancies.• Managed interim payment applications and contractual claims, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.• Provided guidance on procurement processes, including tender evaluations and contract negotiations, to ensure cost efficiency and value for money. Show less • Directed pre-contract activities for service extension works in Batticaloa district, including project feasibility studies, procurement plan, tender administration, cost analysis, and procurement for projects, ensuring alignment with NWSDB objectives and guidelines.• Led the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, facilitating transparent and competitive procurement processes that resulted in the selection of cost-effective contractors and suppliers.• Negotiated contract terms and conditions, securing favorable commercial terms while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and project requirements.• Implemented value engineering measures, achieving significant cost savings while maintaining the quality and scope of the project.• Conducted cost estimation and budget development for various infrastructure projects, ensuring financial feasibility and accuracy during the procurement phase.• Managed the evaluation of bids, preparing detailed cost reports and providing recommendations to stakeholders for contract award decisions.• Provided strategic advice on contractual risk management, ensuring that potential risks were mitigated before the commencement of contracts. Show less • Managed contract compliance and cost estimation for large-scale water infrastructure project, ensuring strict adherence to contract terms and conditions.• Led the preparation of cost estimates, BOQs, and financial forecasts, providing accurate assessments of project budgets and cost performance.• Handled claims and variations, providing strategic advice to stakeholders on the financial impact of changes and mitigating associated risks.• Prepared and submitted detailed financial reports, offering actionable insights into project cost performance and recommending corrective actions where necessary.• Collaborated with project teams to implement effective cost control measures, ensuring project delivery within budget constraints.• Monitored project cash flow and provided forecasts to ensure alignment with financial goals. Show less

  • Senior Contracts Engineer cum QS

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2025

  • District Engineer (Commercial Management)

    Dec 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Project Engineer

    Nov 2011 - Dec 2015